LIVESTOCK
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the March 29 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 228
Steers -
Holstein steers -
Heifers -
Cows -
Bulls -
Feeder cattle - Steers -
Heifers -
Bulls -
Medium 1-2, 325-650 lbs., 102.50-135.; few, large 2, 565-700 lbs., 68.
CALVES 78
Vealers -
Farm calves -
No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-130 lbs., 175.-210.; No. 2, 80-130 lbs., 80.-175. Few, No. 1, Holstein heifers, 90-100 lbs., 620.-670.; few, No. 2, 85-100 lbs., 300.-490. Few, beef cross bulls and heifers, 65-110 lbs., 130.-190.
HOGS 39
Barrows and gilts -
Sows - Two,
1-3, 470 and 475 lbs., 39.50.
FEEDER PIGS 2
No market test.
SHEEP 0
No market test.
GOATS 3
(All sold by the head with weights estimated.)
Kids
Wether
One, 160 lbs., 70.